Singapore Navy Launches New Sentinel-Class Offshore Patrol Vessel that Can Be Adapted for Different Missions

Singapore Launches First Sentinel-class Offshore Patrol Vessel in Germany

On October 1, 2026, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has launched its first new Sentinel-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), Sentinel, in Germany. The launch ceremony was attended by Singapore’s Minister for Defence, Chan Chun Sing, and his wife, who served as the vessel’s Lady Sponsor and formally christened the ship. German Federal Minister of ...

Singapore navy launches new patrol vessel that can combat unmanned threats

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Mother of 2 serves as coxswain aboard Singapore Navy's first Sentinel-class OPV

While Military Expert 4 Angela Chan may be a seasoned sailor now, she once pursued a more conventional career path.The 46-year-old mother-of-two shared with AsiaOne that she studied engineering before entering the workforce, graduating with a diploma in Electronics, Computer and Communications.She worked in the industry for about six months before realising that office work did not suit her, ME4...

Singapore navy launches new Sentinel-class offshore patrol vessel that can be adapted for different missions

This is the first of four offshore patrol vessels built to meet the increased demands and wider scope of maritime security operations, said Singapore's Ministry of Defence.